Photos by Gianni Cocchella The Malibu Chili Cook-Off held its 38th annual event this Labor Day weekend. The fair welcomed community members with carnival rides and games along with outside vendors and a variety of food options. This year, the Cook-Off partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, a branch of the well-known national organization that provides … [Read more...] about Chili Cook-Off Brings Flavor Over Labor Day Weekend
Life & Arts
Fall Semester Brings New Entertainment to the Center for the Arts
Photo by Rowan TokeWhether students are interested in acapella, big-name stars or circus shows, the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts has something for every interest this semester. For years, Pepperdine has been a magnet of entertainment for students and the surrounding community. Paul Vacchiano, Pepperdine's theatre operations manager, described its role.The Center for … [Read more...] about Fall Semester Brings New Entertainment to the Center for the Arts
Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
Photo courtesy of Danielle John A 45-mile hike is physically challenging for most people, but for some, it can also be life-changing. For first-year student Danielle John, the trek up Macchu Picchu when she was 14 changed her life forever. “I realized that I wanted to travel for the rest of my life and not just travel for the heck of traveling,” John said. John is … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
Pepp Students Party at Whole Foods
Photos by Rowan Toke The new Whole Foods Market in Malibu held its first event for Pepperdine students Aug. 28. The two-hour party, which began at 9 p.m., marked the start to a potential collaboration between Pepperdine and the supermarket company, according to Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President of Finance Chase Johnson. SGA members coordinated with Whole … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Party at Whole Foods
The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society
Photo courtesy of Swap Society’s website. Thrift shopping is popular with students such as Gabriella DiGiovanni, a Pepperdine sophomore. However, not only can secondhand shopping save money it can also can be an important step toward saving the environment. “People dump all their clothes at Goodwill then shop all of their clothes at Goodwill,” DiGiovanni says. “Half my … [Read more...] about The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society
